allegretto

(al′ə gret′ō, ä′lə-)

adjective, adverb

moderately fast; faster than andante but slower than allegro: often used as a musical direction

Origin: It, dim. of allegro: see allegro

an allegretto movement or passage

See allegretto in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adverb & adj.

In a moderately quick tempo, usually considered to be slightly slower than allegro but faster than andante. Used chiefly as a direction.

noun pl. al·le·gret·tos

An allegretto passage or movement.

Origin:

Origin: Italian

Origin: , diminutive of allegro, allegro; see allegro

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